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Sunday May 19 | The Daily Republic

Today in history for May 19, 2013

On May 19, 1943, in his second wartime address to the U.S. Congress, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged his country's full support in the fight against Japan.

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Related Topix: US News, Washington, US Politics, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, Hillary Clinton

Sunday May 19 | FirstCoastNews

Today in History: Did you know?

On May 19, 1943, in his second wartime address to the U.S. Congress, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged his country's full support in the fight against Japan.

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Related Topix: US News, Washington, US Politics, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, Hillary Clinton

Fri May 17, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

Viral video star charged in killing

The hatchet-wielding drifter who made headlines earlier this year when he saved a woman in California from an attacker is now facing a murder charge.

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Related Topix: Union County, NJ, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Social Software

Tue May 07, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

Your vents, Wednesday, May 8

The W.Va. Turnpike is in good shape? Really? Just look over the guardrail, and you will see just how trashy it really is.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Immigration Reform, Social Security, Personal Finance, Opinion

Fri May 03, 2013

Psychology Today

Psychoanalysis in the Age of 'Just Do It'

This blog curates the voices of the Division of Psychoanalysis of the American Psychological Association.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

The Huffington Post

White Student Union Protester: 'I Got Urine Thrown On Me'

A group that calls itself a White Student Union clashed with protesters in Washington, D.C. during May Day demonstrations.

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Related Topix: Startups, YouTube, Towson University, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Barack Obama, Nikki Haley, US Governors

Thu May 02, 2013

Coal Valley News

Boone County celebrates - Day of Prayer'

Hundreds of people gathered at the Boone County Courthouse today in observance of the "National Day of Prayer." The ceremony opened with praise and worship singing by local artists, followed by a variety of guest speakers.

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Related Topix: Gospel, Prayer, Boone County, WV, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Nick Rahall, Democrat, US Senate

TheDailyBeast.com

History, the GOP, and Green Lantern-Thinking: The Panama Canal Treaty

Yesterday I wrote that today's GOP "is simply not a mainstream political party in the traditional American sense.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, US Politics, Democrat

Wed May 01, 2013

The Huffington Post

Peters Announces Run For Carl Levin's Senate Seat

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters has announced his plans to run for the soon-to-be vacated Senate seat held by veteran pol Carl Levin .

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Carl Levin, Democrat, Representative Gary Peters, Representative Mark Schauer, US House of Representatives, Representative Justin Amash, Republican, Mike Rogers

Mon Apr 29, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

Tudors new 'Politician' biscuit full of bologna

Tudor's Biscuit World's new breakfast sandwich, "The Politician," is currently available at select locations, like its store nearest the statehouse on Washington Street in Charleston's East End.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Charleston, WV, Auto Dealers

The Huffington Post

Adam Holland Lawsuit: Family Of Man With Down Syndrome Sue For $18 Million After Photo Sparks Meme

This original photo of Adam Holland, a man with Down syndrome, spawned a disparaging Internet meme.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Sun Apr 28, 2013

Wheeling News

Pepperoni Rolls Are OK, But ...

Most states, able to claim a food as delicious, utilitarian and inexpensive as the pepperoni roll wouldn't hesitate to proclaim it their official state food, I suppose.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Fairmont, WV

Sat Apr 27, 2013

Switched

Joe Manchin: Vote Against Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Was 'Wrong'

Sen. Joe Manchin reflected Saturday on his vote on the repeal of the military's " don't ask, don't tell " policy, saying he was "wrong" to vote "no." In December 2010, Manchin broke with Democrats and cast a vote against a procedural motion to advance "don't ask, don't tell" repeal legislation.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Senator Joe Manchin

Fri Apr 26, 2013

The Inter-Mountain

Mining officials respond to Rockefeller's bill

While applauding the efforts of two West Virginia senators hoping to improve the safety of America's coal miners, a spokesman for an industry organization was critical of the bill introduced to Congress for the fourth time in three years.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Senator Joe Manchin, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Jay Rockefeller, Upshur County, WV

Thu Apr 25, 2013

The Huffington Post

Polls Point One Way In Massachusetts Senate Race

Rep. Ed Markey continues to lead fellow Rep. Stephen Lynch in Massachusetts' Democratic primary to fill John Kerry's vacated Senate seat, recent polling shows, although the size of that lead varies .

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Stephen Lynch, Democrat, US Senate, Edward Kennedy, Daniel Inouye

Wed Apr 24, 2013

The Huffington Post

Dem Senator Retiring With Millions In Unspent Funds

Sen. Max Baucus' decision not to run for re-election in 2014 leaves the Montana Democrat with more than $4.8 million in campaign money and no campaign to spend it on.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Max Baucus, Financial Services, Federal Election Commission, Daniel Inouye, Edward Kennedy

US News & World Report

Four-Term Congressman Introduces Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits

Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz. has proposed a constitutional amendment to limit members of the House and Senate to three terms.

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Related Topix: Jeff Flake, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Senate, Edward Kennedy, Democrat

Tue Apr 23, 2013

The Huffington Post

Greg Ball, Piers Morgan Feud Over Tweet On Torture Of Bombing Suspect: 'Stop Being A Jerk!'

New York state Sen. Greg Ball got into a fiery exchange with CNN host Piers Morgan on Monday's "Piers Morgan Tonight," over Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Nikki Haley, US Governors, George Allen, Republican, John McCain

Charleston Daily Mail

Tomblin chief of staff Alsop leaving post

"I love my job, but I'm very content about my decision," Alsop said. "I think I was able to help." Alsop said he's discussed the decision with his wife for sometime, but told Tomblin about his intentions the last night of the regular legislative session.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, West Virginia, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat